GE U30C

Built by GE

Power output

2,240 kW

3,004 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1966–1976

600 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the GE U30C

Discover the robust GE U30C diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse of the rails.

Built by General Electric between 1966 and 1976, the U30C is a classic example of the Universal Series, known for its reliable Co'Co' wheel arrangement.

This versatile locomotive has served various prominent railroads across the United States, including Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, and Missouri Pacific, as well as international operators like Islamic Republic of Iran Railways.

With a formidable 2240 kW power output driven by the GE 7FDL-16 prime mover, the U30C is engineered for demanding freight operations, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Explore the legacy of the U30C, a true icon in diesel locomotive history.

GE U30C technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	U30C
Family	GE Universal Series
Built by	GE · 1966–1976600 units
Power output	2,240 kW3,004 hp	3,004 hp
Prime mover	GE 7FDL-16
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'

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Operators of the GE U30C

Railway companies that have operated the U30C, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Islamic Republic of Iran Railways	IRIR 60.2	Iran
Burlington Northern	BN U30C	United States
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway	C&O U30C	United States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad	CRIP U30C	United States
Louisville and Nashville Railroad	L&N U30C	United States
Missouri Pacific	MP U30C	United States
Seaboard System Railroad	SBD U30C	United States
Union Pacific Railroad	UP U30C	United States